Schwinn Pawn Shop bike- Military Theme?

[Section 8]

I found this sad Schwinn at the local pawn shop. I believe it's a late 70's model but the serial number on the head was ground off so it was likely stolen at some point.

Job #1 is to get rid of the fingernail polish/lipstiick fuschia purple paint.

I'm ususally a "leave them stock" guy but since this one's already shot, and is a mix and match of parts, I don't feel bad changing it up.
One interesting thing is it had a good set of the Carlisle Lighthing chain pattern tires. They will likely end up in eBay.



I'm thinking either a military drab green or strip off all of the paint and let it rust.

I like the '40's look so I'm thinking either WW2 Army surplus look or a yard-find rescued rusto-relic.

Give me some ideas and input.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Here's a murray I built a couple years ago, for my brotherinlaw who is a exmarine and a Pastor now.

 

[Section 8]

Started putting it together today. Far from done, but it's a bike again:

 

[Bodge Deep]

Looks great, good choice on the bars and grips

 

[Section 8]

Took it out for about a 15 mile ride today. Cool picture, had to share:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That's sweet! 8)

 

[aka_locojoe]

Looks much better. Handlebars are interesting.

 

[Section 8]

The handlebars are real WW2 Era Torrington bars. It's still going to get a brown seat and grips and an old chainguard

 

[Section 8]

Check out the bars:

http://www.theliberator.be/militarybicycles.htm

 

[Section 8]

Chainguard, brown seat and grips: